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R105 ABA

1997 Porsche 911

Gold Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

75,505 mi
Last recorded75,505 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Porsche 91167,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR105 ABA
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 75,505 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 17% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 74,890 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 74,890 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 73,519 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 72,683 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 72,213 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 72,151 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 71,824 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 71,821 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 70,343 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 70,330 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 68,838 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 66,409 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Fail 16 Oct 2013 66,407 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 3 Sep 2012 62,478 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both wipers smeary

Pass 23 Sep 2011 61,828 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 61,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

wipers worn

Pass 23 Sep 2010 61,302 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside screen washer is poor

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 61,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs corroded on inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2008 60,006 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs corroded on inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2007 58,550 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs

rear handbrake check

slight play in offside rear anti roll bar link

Pass 31 Aug 2006 57,588 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 55,807 miles

FRONT DISCS AND PADS WORN †REAR PADS WORN

How Reliable is the Porsche 911?

Based on 977,057 MOT tests across 73,061 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
1,867
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
73,061
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,869
position lamp(s) not working 7,590
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 6,439
Headlamp aim too high 6,432
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,466
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R105 ABA is a 1997 Porsche 911 in Gold with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1997 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 67,758 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Porsche 911 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,869 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R105 ABA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 29 years old, this Porsche 911 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R105 ABA registered?

R105 ABA is a 1997 Porsche 911, first registered on 12 December 1997.

Is R105 ABA safe to buy?

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